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18 The Star Thursday February 16 2023 Access a range of free services for your mental and physical health through your Pegasus Health general practice team ABOUT PEGASUS HEALTH Pegasus Health is a charitable organisation committed to 'all people living in Canterbury leading healthy lives’. We support general practices and community-based health providers within Canterbury to deliver quality health care to more than 445,000 enrolled patients. We have primary care teams that are responsive to the wellbeing needs of our patients and communities. Prioritising Māori, Pasifika and people with mental health needs is important to our work. FREE Pegasus Health services Below is a brief overview of the many services Pegasus offers for you and your whānau. Your Pegasus GP can best help you access these services and more. If you are new to Canterbury or have not yet enrolled with a GP, head to pegasus.health.nz/gp-locator/ to find your nearest Pegasus general practice. B4 School Checks Free for all four-year-olds. It is a chance to have children’s health and development checked and an opportunity for parents to discuss their children with a Registered Nurse. Child Health Support Service This free service aims to improve the health, social, behavioural needs and wellbeing of children aged 0- 17 years. Child Health Support Services work alongside the general practice team, offering a home visit to understand needs, provide information and link family, whānau and caregivers to services and agencies for ongoing support. Here Toitū This free service is for people over the age of 65 who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Physiotherapists or registered nurses will visit them in their homes to do assessments. Programmes are also run to help improve their strength and balance. Partnership Community Workers (PCWs) PCWs work with people who are not enrolled in general practice or are not visiting their general practice as often as they need. The service is aimed at identifying and managing barriers that a person or whānau may have in accessing healthcare. Puāwai - Kai A free group lifestyle, education and cooking programme. The programme consists of eight sessions where patients focus on lifestyle changes, with kai support and cooking. Rongoā Kōrerorero | Talking Therapies This service helps support patients with their mental health and wellbeing. Talking Therapy is a private and confidential service where patients talk to an experienced mental health clinician. Patients can receive up to five free sessions which can be in person or over the phone. Falls Prevention This free service is for people over the age of 65 who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Physiotherapists or registered nurses will visit them in their homes to do assessments. Programmes are also run to help improve their strength and balance. Te Tumu Waiora Aims to provide all New Zealanders experiencing mental health distress, or addiction with high-quality integrated, person-centred care and support. Whakarongorau Aotearoa A free public, virtual health, mental health, and social service that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. They help direct patients to the correct service that they need. Services provided by Whakarongorau Aotearoa include Healthline and 1737 Need to Talk. Suicide Prevention and Postvention A collaborative and coordinated approach to preventing suicide. The team implement a range of suicide prevention and postvention activities that are designed to reduce the number of suicide attempts and provide bereavement and post-attempt support. Community Partners: Pegasus Health Partnership Community Workers (PCWs) are available through the following agencies: He Waka Tapu Te Ora Hau Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust Christchurch City Mission Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society Presbyterian Support Tangata Atumotu Trust Christchurch Methodist Mission Christchurch Resettlement Services Urgent Care: Before you leave home, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice on what care you need. If you don't need to come to urgent care, please make an appointment to see your GP. For other healthcare options visit yourbestcare.co.nz Family Practice: Visit your Family Practice for health concerns that can wait. Vaccinations, including COVID-19, influenza and childhood immunisations Screening checks If your Family Practice is closed, you can still access a trusted virtual health service with Practice Plus. Book an appointment at practiceplus.nz Find out more about what's happening in your community at pegasus.health.nz
THE NEWEST store in the Smiths City line-up of retail stores has opened in Hornby. Located in new shopping centre, The Railyard, the 2300sq m store is the fourth in Christchurch, offering the same extensive range of leading-brand furniture, home appliances and consumer electronics customers have come to expect from the long-established retailer. The store had its soft opening on February 3, with plenty of foot traffic seen from then into the following week, general manager of marketing James Matthews said. The official grand opening was held over the weekend, which James described as “a roaring success” with hundreds of people attending. “Smiths is excited to extend our Christchurch base with another store,” James says. “Even before we opened, people were enquiring over the phone and through social media about it, and that was really pleasing for us.” The store is strategically located to service the large and growing area on the south-west side of Christchurch, James says. “We are pleased to be able to make all that we offer at Smiths City more accessible to people right across the area. “And as a 100 per cent Kiwi owned and operated business, Smiths City has always been part of the community and we’re excited to be supporting locals in Hornby.” While Smiths City is the only business currently operating at The Railyard, James said the outlook for the store is positive, Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz with solid foot traffic already, and even higher customer numbers expected when other businesses open there. As a leading New Zealand retailer with 24 stores around the country, Smiths City also sees supporting the local community as an important aspect of its operation wherever it is located. “Here at Hornby, we are looking for opportunities to support local charities, sports teams and events where we can,” James said. The Railyard shopping Thursday February 16 2023 The Star NEWS 19 Smiths City opens new store in Hornby complex has been developed on the former Equestrian hotel site between Shands Rd and Tower St. Covering 1ha, it comprises six buildings, has a mezzanine and outdoor dining area, and parking for 150 vehicles. TRADE TOOLS & CALL IN AND SEE US TODAY! Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm 40 Hammersmith Dr, Wigram Ph 03 982 0443 www.totalsitesupplies.co.nz Selwyn’s only dedicated restorative and implant centre We strive to deliver exceptional services with incredible results and a unique patient experience by utilising our advanced technology which provides a gentle touch. Come and visit our modern, welcoming and friendly practice in Faringdon, and experience the Selwyn Dental difference. Our services include: • Full mouth rehabilitation • Smile makeovers • Crown and bridges • Veneers and composite restorations • Tooth whitening • Dental Implants • Oral surgery SPECIALS Crown/Onlay from $1,295 Implant and Crown from $3,995 South Point, 55 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston Creating a healthy smile through science and artistry Call us to make an appointment today P: 03 260 0322 E: reception@selwyndental.co.nz www.selwyndental.co.nz
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